Center is an

unincorporated community An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...

located in Metcalfe County,

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, United States. The community is part of the

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Micropolitan Statistical Area Center is home to the former North Metcalfe Elementary, which was part of the Metcalfe County School District. Today the structure houses the Roadside BBQ and Grill.

History

Center, also known in the past as Frederick or Lafayette, got its name from its location, equidistant from four

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References

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